Fairytales can come true…

06/20/2016

Fairytales can come true, it can happen to you… I know, because a fairytale, written by God’s own finger, has begun in my life. My dear readers, I am here to say that I, Brigid Boyer, am engaged to Gabriel Everson!

That may come as a complete shock to some of you, and others may have suspected it for awhile, but let me tell you, in the briefest possible words how it came to pass that Gabriel Everson and I became engaged.

The tale began 11 months ago, when my family and I were introduced to Gabe by his friend Levi. You know the story that ensued between Jessica and Levi, so I won’t go into that further. But what you don’t know, is during Jessica and Levi’s time of getting to know each other, our family was also getting to know Gabe, as he would come along when Levi would visit. Both Gabe and I share interests in History, Sewing (Gabe is a tailor by trade), and Scottish and English Country dancing, among other things, so we had common ground upon which to build our friendship.

Throughout those early days, I was impressed by Gabe’s obvious love for the Lord, his passion for God’s law, and the fruit of the Spirit that was evident in his life. I admired him and respected him more than any young man I had met before, but didn’t think he could be a possibility in the realm of suitors.

Then one day in the fall, the fairytale began. I remember sitting up in my room at my sewing machine, and a thought entering my head, completely out of the blue. I hadn’t even been thinking about Gabe, but nevertheless this thought popped into my head: “What if you married Gabe?” I knew it was the Lord speaking to my heart, because from that moment on I was able to think logically about the differences, similarities, and life goals that Gabe and I shared. I had never been able to think that way about any young man before; to keep the romantic feelings that were growing inside me pushed down, and seriously think about the possibility of Gabe being the man I would marry.

I suppose it was then that I started falling in love with Gabe, though I scarcely dared hope that he would ever think of pursuing me. And yet he did! One beautiful day in April he asked to court me, and days more wonderful than I have ever known began, because I fell head over heels in love that day, and I am not afraid to say it.

Do you remember what I said about dreams coming true in a recent post of mine? The dream I was speaking of is my dream of sitting on the swing under the pine trees at our old abode with my love standing by my side. Gabe didn’t know about that dream of mine, but he had seen the above picture of me sitting forlorn and alone on that swing, and decided he would make a special memory with me at that swing, so I would have a better memory than me sitting there all by my lonesome.

One Sunday afternoon, my family’s last Sunday in our old home in fact, Gabe and I were talking, discussing theology and life matters, when he suggested that we take a break and go outside. I didn’t know what he was up to, but I agreed. So, outside we went, and where did we go, but the swing under the pine trees. I sat down, and Gabe stood right next to me. We looked out at the pond for a moment, and then Gabe looked down at me and said the most wonderful words I have ever heard: “I love you.” I smiled, looked away, and said, “And I love you.” I will always remember that day, the first time that we ever said that we loved each other. It was a perfect day. A day made of and for dreams.

We had professed our love to each other, and the following days and weeks went by in a blur. We even started planning our wedding. People would call us crazy and twitter-pated, and they would be right, because we were, and still are. Crazy in love!

We are so crazy that, one day, without a ring in his hand, and both of us wearing our swimsuits, with absolutely messy pool-hair, Gabriel Everson knelt and asked me to marry him, and I said yes.

I used to believe that in a relationship I would check all of the boxes and make sure we agreed on everything before I opened up my heart. But for Gabe and I it didn’t work that way. Yes, there was a lot of questioning: text messages back and forth, hour long phone conversations, afternoons spent in each other’s company working on projects together, observing how the other person worked. But love began as the precursor to the assurance that we were intended for one another. Because sometimes love comes before you are certain that all of the boxes are checked, and it was a beautiful blessing for us that it did.

One of the greatest blessings was Gabe and his family helping us during our move. I remember one evening during our move, Gabe and I were walking around my family’s new backyard. We were discussing some serious theological matters, something that I had been hesitant about speaking of. But in just one moment, everything was laid out clear as crystal. Any differences I had imagined were fading fast, and explanations of things that had happened in my life, that I had never pondered before, came rushing at me with clarity and certainty. The Lord touched both of our hearts at that moment. Gabe said something about not having believed in the past that there could be someone who was “The One” for him, or anyone for that matter. He had believed that you make a commitment to someone and make it work, despite your differences. But he said that the way in which the Lord had worked in both of our lives to prepare us for one another (As I explained above) had changed that belief in him.

I didn’t think it possible that a man could love me the way that Gabe does. I didn’t think it possible that I could love and trust a man the way I love and trust Gabriel Everson. People may doubt and question. They always do. But I know, with a knowledge deeper than my own heart or mind, that by God’s grace Gabe and I will always love each other.

My love found me. He stole my heart, and apparently I stole his. I would cry “Thief! Thief!” But I rather like this thief, and I am guilty of the same crime as he, so we figure it would be best if we shared our just desserts together.

Neither Gabe or I believed such fairytales could come true, but the Lord showed us both that we were wrong. He showed us that He has written a fairytale for us, filled with all of the joys and trials that a good story holds. And the best part?

About Brigid

Brigid is the Copy Editor, and Advertising manager of the blog. She also happens to be the middle sister of the trio, a role which she thoroughly enjoys. When she is not blogging, she fills her time by sewing her own wardrobe of vintage inspired and historical garments; studying fashion, history, or some random fact about the world; and cooking up some new (or old) dish in the kitchen.

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Hello dear Brigid,
I’m so happy for you! What a joy to fall in love and feel that your hearts beat in unison. When the caress of love is like the gentle breeze of a summer morning, nothing is more enthusiastic. The photos are beautiful you are beautiful both. You breathe the happiness and joy of being together. This is already far for me (10 years), but we got engaged in August and married in December so if some people find it too fast especially do not listen. It’s not the length that matters, but the sincerity and fervor of feelings.
It’s a new life that is about to begin for you. The Story more … and you’ll see, it’s wonderful.
With love, friendship.
Marlène

Oh Brigid! I am SO excited for you! This is absolutely fantastic! I know exactly how you feel about it all. I just became engaged to an amazing young man a couple of months ago. It is just the best thing in the world. I have prayed on and off for all three of you girls that God would bring you that special someone, because I know how much I wanted it for myself and I so wanted the same thing for you! Congratulations! If you need any help with wedding planning, or have any questions that I might be able to answer, please feel free to ask. I became a certified wedding planner in December and I have been crazy busy planning my wedding, so I have a teeny bit of exposure to the whole thing. If I was to offer any advice at all, don’t feel bad about asking everyone near and dear to you for help and advice. I have found my sisters to be absolutely invaluable in the whole process. My mum lives out of state, so that makes things a little more difficult, but she has already been quite helpful.
Are you planning to sew your own wedding dress? I am in the midst of planning and preparing to do so, I actually have to pick up my fabric package from the post office today.
I am just absolutely thrilled for you! I am so happy that God has worked out this fairy tale for you!

Oh Brigid…I am so happy for you and Gabe! Your story is absolutely beautiful (thank you for sharing) and truly heartwarming. I wish you both all the best on this exciting new adventure and can’t wait to see all that God has in store for your fairytale.
-Madisonhttp://www.minniemuseblog.com

Brigid!!!! Congratulations!! So happy for you!! May God bless you and Gabe as you enter into this new stage of life together! Praise God for these amazing fairy-tales-come-true! 🙂 Wishing you two much happiness!!
So, Charlotte’s next, right? 😉

Brigid,
So very happy to see you so happy. I absolutely agree with you about the check box thing. How blessed you are to realize that even though having lists and checkboxes of “qualifications” for a husband is wise, that it is not everything. I know for me that once the biggest questions/ qualifications were settled, that the “knowing” I felt in my own heart was more than enough for me. I asked my mom once for advice when I was dating about how to know if the one is “THE ONE”. And her answer surprised and confused me, to be honest I thought it was rather shallow. She simply said ” when you know, you know.” How right she was! I think it is a peace and knowing that only the Lord can give. I believe you have found that based on your words above. Many congratulations and best wishes to you dear. Marriage is not easy, but it is incredibly wonderful! It is a good gift from God to us. Prayers for a smooth and joyful wedding planning season!

I knew there was something that was making you look so gloriously happy! I had hoped it might be a young man, but didn’t want to put my foot in it. I am so happy for you my dear Brigid, he looks perfect for you. Oh so much joy in those photos, I feel blessed to be able to share in it in a small way. You thoroughly deserve to be happy, may God truly bless this Union. Stay crazy in love, it’s the most precious thing to share.

Oh, wow. I never would have guessed that over the passed few months. But what a story. You sound so very happy, and so much in love. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your story with us. I think it helps me understand a little bit more. I have wondered whether you can fall in love with someone like that. Trying to guard your heart from mere attractions and fantasies, yet at the same time realize that it can be a God given thing and a true love and not a passing fantasy.

What a beautiful story, obviously god had a plan for you all along, you just had to find each other to make it work out. The pictures are just gorgeous and you both look so happy. Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful story, and I wish you all the happiness in your married life together.
I found it very interesting that two Marlene’s wrote on your blog, and I must say I very much liked all she had to say, she has a wonderful way with words,she writes with such beauty.

Oh my goodness! Congratulations, what beautiful photos and words! My heart overflows for you both. Sending prayers that everything continues to go smoothly and that you enjoy this blessed time together. 🙂

Oh Brigid, this has to be one of the most completely happy and tear-jerkingly beautiful engagement posts I’ve ever read!!!!!

It is the neatest little detail that you and he both share such great delight in the same passion (sewing!). I’ve always thought it would be the neatest thing to be able to share that sort of thing with a spouse, but never been quite sure if it could happen. God really does seem to enjoy wrapping in all the little plot details of life. 🙂

It is indeed a lovely encouragement to be able to believe in the fact that fairy-tales do come true! 🙂

Oh I’m so excited for you, Brigid! You two look lovely together.:) I’m also in a relationship right now and am slowly finding many of the same things you have found. I totally get what you’re saying about checking all the boxes! Your story is beautiful, and I can’t wait to see the story go on!:)

OH MY GOODNESS!!! I’m SO excited for you, Brigid! You two look so happy together, and seriously make the cutest couple! What a beautiful love story and testimony of God’s leading…Thank for sharing with us!
And yes, I was thinking something like this might happen after reading about Gabe in previous posts. 🙂
Praying God’s blessings on you and Gabriel as you begin this new chapter of your lives together!!!

Congratulations! This news came as a total shock to me, I never would have guessed! And a tailor? Good pick, Brigid! It’s wonderful that you two have so much in common! And those photos are beautiful! You both look very happy 🙂
Blessings!
Claire

Congratulations! I love what Gabe said about making a commitment and sticking to it. So true! You will both grow and change over the years and that commitment will keep you going strong. I met my hubby at 18 and got married at barely 20 so I totally understand. 😀

Brigid!!! I am SO happy for you!!! You two look so sweet together!
I pray that God will continue to bless this new season in your lives, and your love for each other!
Oh, I’m so excited for you!
Love you!
~Elizabeth

I am so happy for the both of you. It is amazing how much Gabe reminds me of his father when he was young. Although it has been quite a while since I have been with the family, I love them and miss them all, and pray we can all get together soon and share how the lord has touched each of our lives. Catch up !! God bless you two !!

Congratulation! You are entering a beautiful time in your life, and I hope that the two of you take time to cherish it as it rushes around you! It sounds like you are well suited for each other. Many blessings to you both in this time of excitement and preparation!

Congratulations to you two. 🙂 It always makes me happy to see two young people getting married.

And Jessica– I’m praying for you harder now. You don’t know me, but I have followed and empathise with your story– I know such loss. This is such a sweet time in your family, but I know that for you it will be mixed with many struggles and pain. God is kind, the pain is great, and He is a great comforter.

A big congratulations to you both. You look so happy together, your love for each other really shines through. Marriage is big, wonderful, exciting and fun. It is such a blessing to find that person you want to spend the rest of your life with. I knew very early on after meeting my husband he was the one foe me, and each day since has proved that more and more true.

This is the sweetest romantic story ever! And it just made my day. Thank you for sharing it. And lots of love, luck and congratulations goes your way. This really proves that love needs no checklist. My husband and I are celebrating silver anniverssary this August, we are really truly opposites, but I think this is what makes us stay together. And Gabe becomes you very well. 😉

I am ecstatically overjoyed for both you! What a beautiful story (I have tears in my eyes right now) and beginning of your life together. May it be blessed with continued joy, love and goodness for the rest of time.

Oh Brigid, oh Brigid!!! This! This WONDERFUL news!!! Oh, I can just SEE the LOVE that you two have for one another in these photos and in your beautiful, awe-inspiring words! Thank you for sharing your heart and your precious Fairy Tale Love Story with us. What a treasure.
All my love in Him,
Alison Turner 🙂

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